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Expert: Melinda Walker - 3/25/2001


Question
I have a wonderful recipe for Cajun Corn Chowder.
It calls for Cajun stewed tomatoes.  I am
unable to locate them in our area.  Therefore,
I use my own home canned, regular stewed
tomatoes.  Could you please tell me how to
make Cajun stewed tomatoes?  Thank you.  Letha

Answer
Typically, Cajun stewed tomatoes have the "Cajun Trinity" in it - chopped bell peppers, onions and green onions, along with some garlic and some seasoning.  A good Cajun seasoning that is available all over the country is Tony Chachere's Cajun Spice.  It is my favorite one to use.  I hope this helps.  Let me know, if you'd like me to research a recipe on the stewed tomatoes.  I'm sure I can find one or two in my cookbooks.

Melinda Walker

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Melinda Walker

Expertise

Having grown up in South Louisiana, and being of Cajun heritage, I believe I can answer just about any question regarding Cajun cooking. I have an enormous cookbook collection, most of which are in fact, Cajun cookbooks and they are at your disposal.

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I have the experience you gain cooking for large Cajun families, visiting in-laws from Japan and participating in numerous Gumbo, etc. cookoffs throughout the South.

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My recipes have appeared in the Lafayette Daily Advertiser Cookbook in Lafayette, Louisiana and my Cajun Cabbage Casserole dish took Honorable Mention in their recipe contest.

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